New gTLD ProgramCommunity Priority Evaluation ReportReport Date: 11 June 2014Application ID:Applied-for String:Applicant Name:1-1032-95136
HOTELHOTEL Top-Level-Domain s.a.r.lOverall Community Priority Evaluation SummaryCommunity Priority Evaluation ResultPrevailedThank you for your participation in the New gTLD Program. After careful consideration and extensivereview of the information provided in your application, including documents of support, the CommunityPriority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the requirements specified in the ApplicantGuidebook. Your application prevailed in Community Priority Evaluation.
Panel SummaryOverall Scoring15 Point(s)Criteria#1: Community Establishment#2: Nexus between Proposed String and Community#3: Registration Policies#4: Community EndorsementTotalEarned434
415Achievable444
416Minimum Required Total Score to Pass 14Criterion #1: Community Establishment1-A Delineation4/4 Point(s)2/2 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as identified in the applicationmet the criterion for Delineation as specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of theApplicant Guidebook, as the community is clearly delineated, organized and pre-existing. The applicationreceived the maximum score of 2 points under criterion 1-A: Delineation.
DelineationTwo conditions must be met to fulfill the requirements for delineation: there must be a clear, straightforwardmembership definition, and there must be awareness and recognition of a community (as defined by theapplicant) among its members.
The community defined in the application (“HOTEL”) is:Page	  1	  	  The .hotel namespace will exclusively serve the global Hotel Community. The string “Hotel” is aninternationally agreed word that has a clear definition of its meaning: According to DIN EN ISO18513:2003, “A hotel is an establishment with services and additional facilities whereaccommodation and in most cases meals are available.” Therefore only entities which fulfil thisdefinition are members of the Hotel Community and eligible to register a domain name under .hotel.
.hotel domains will be available for registration to all companies which are member of the HotelCommunity on a local, national and international level. The registration of .hotel domain names shallbe dedicated to all entities and organizations representing such entities which fulfil the ISOdefinition quoted above:1. Individual Hotels2. Hotel Chains3. Hotel Marketing organizations representing members from 1. and⁄or 2.
4. International, national and local Associations representing Hotels and Hotel Associationsrepresenting members from 1. and⁄or 2.
5. Other Organizations representing Hotels, Hotel Owners and other solely Hotel relatedorganizations representing on members from 1. and⁄or 2.
These categories are a logical alliance of members, with the associations and the marketingorganizations maintaining membership lists, directories and registers that can be used, among otherpublic lists, directories and registers, to verify eligibility against the .hotel Eligility requirements.
This community definition shows a clear and straightforward membership. The community is clearly definedbecause membership requires entities/associations to fulfill the ISO criterion for what constitutes a hotel.
Furthermore, association with the hotel sector can be verified through membership lists, directories andregisters.
In addition, the community as defined in the application has awareness and recognition among its members.
This is because the community is defined in terms of its association with the hotel industry and the provisionof specific hotel services.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as defined in the applicationsatisfies both the conditions to fulfill the requirements for Delineation.
OrganizationTwo conditions need to be met to fulfill the requirements for organization: there must be at least one entitymainly dedicated to the community, and there must be documented evidence of community activities.
The community as defined in the application has at least one entity mainly dedicated to the community.
There are, in fact, several entities that are mainly dedicated to the community, such as the International Hoteland Restaurant Association (IH&RA), Hospitality Europe (HOTREC), the American Hotel & LodgingAssociation (AH&LA) and China Hotel Association (CHA), among others. According to the application,Among those associations the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) is the oldestone, which was founded in 1869⁄1946, is the only global business organization representing the hotelindustry worldwide and it is the only global business organization representing the hospitalityindustry (hotels and restaurants) worldwide. Officially recognized by United Nations as the voice ofthe private sector globally, IH&RA monitors and lobbies all international agencies on behalf of thisindustry. Its members represent more than 300,000 hotels and thereby the majority of hotelsworldwide.
The community as defined in the application has documented evidence of community activities. This isconfirmed by detailed information on IH&RA’s website, as well as information on other hotel associationwebsites.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as defined in the applicationPage	  2	  	  satisfies both the conditions to fulfill the requirements for Organization.
Pre-existenceTo fulfill the requirements for pre-existence, the community must have been active prior to September 2007(when the new gTLD policy recommendations were completed).
The community as defined in the application was active prior to September 2007. Hotels have existed in theircurrent form since the 19th century, and the oldest hotel association is IH&RA, which, according to theentity’s website, was first established in 1869 as the All Hotelmen Alliance. The organization has beenoperating under its present name since 1997.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as defined in the applicationfulfills the requirements for Pre-existence.
1-B Extension2/2 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as identified in the applicationmet the criterion for Extension specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of theApplicant Guidebook, as the application demonstrates considerable size and longevity for the community.
The application received a maximum score of 2 points under criterion 1-B: Extension.
SizeTwo conditions must be met to fulfill the requirements for size: the community must be of considerable sizeand must display an awareness and recognition of a community among its members.
The community as defined in the application is of a considerable size. The community for .HOTEL asdefined in the application is large in terms of the number of members. According to the applicant, “theglobal Hotel Community consists of more than 500,000 hotels and their associations”.
In addition, the community as defined in the application has awareness and recognition among its membersbecause the community is defined in terms of association with the provision of hotel services.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as defined in the applicationsatisfies both the conditions to fulfill the requirements for Size.
LongevityTwo conditions must be met to fulfill the requirements for longevity: the community must demonstratelongevity and must display an awareness and recognition of a community among its members.
The community as defined in the application demonstrates longevity. The pursuits of the .HOTELcommunity are of a lasting, non-transient nature.
In addition, the community as defined in the application has awareness and recognition among its membersbecause the community is defined in terms of association with the provision of hotel services.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the community as defined in the applicationsatisfies both the conditions to fulfill the requirements for Longevity.

Criterion #2: Nexus between Proposed String and Community2-A Nexus3/4 Point(s)2/3 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for Nexus asPage	
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	  specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook. The stringidentifies the name of the community, without over-reaching substantially beyond the community. Theapplication received a score of 2 out of 3 points under criterion 2-A: Nexus.
To receive the maximum score for Nexus, the applied-for string must match the name of the community orbe a well-known short-form or abbreviation of the community name. To receive a partial score for Nexus,the applied-for string must identify the community. “Identify” means that the applied-for string shouldclosely describe the community or the community members, without over-reaching substantially beyond thecommunity.
The applied-for string (.HOTEL) identifies the name of the community. According to the applicant,The proposed top-level domain name, “HOTEL”, is a widely accepted and recognized string thatglobally identifies the Hotel Community and especially its members, the hotels.
The string nexus closely describes the community, without overreaching substantially beyond thecommunity. The string identifies the name of the core community members (i.e. hotels and associationsrepresenting hotels). However, the community also includes some entities that are related to hotels, such ashotel marketing associations that represent hotels and hotel chains and which may not be automaticallyassociated with the gTLD. However, these entities are considered to comprise only a small part of thecommunity. Therefore, the string identifies the community, but does not over-reach substantially beyond thecommunity, as the general public will generally associate the string with the community as defined by theapplicant.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the applied-for string identifies the name of thecommunity as defined in the application. It therefore partially meets the requirements for Nexus.
2-B Uniqueness1/1 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for Uniquenessas specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook, as thestring has no other significant meaning beyond identifying the community described in the application. Theapplication received a maximum score of 1 point under criterion 2-B: Uniqueness.
To fulfill the requirements for Uniqueness, the string .HOTEL must have no other significant meaningbeyond identifying the community described in the application. The Community Priority Evaluation paneldetermined that the applied-for string satisfies the condition to fulfill the requirements for Uniqueness.

Criterion #3: Registration Policies3-A Eligibility4/4 Point(s)1/1 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for Eligibility, asspecified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook, as eligibilityis restricted to community members. The application received a maximum score of 1 point under criterion 3A: Eligibility.
To fulfill the requirements for Eligibility, the registration policies must restrict the eligibility of prospectiveregistrants to community members. The application demonstrates adherence to this requirement byrestricting eligibility to the narrow category of hotels and their organizations as defined by ISO 18513, andverifying this association through membership lists, directories and registries. (Comprehensive details areprovided in Section 20e of the applicant documentation). The Community Priority Evaluation paneldetermined that the application satisfies the condition to fulfill the requirements for Eligibility.

Page	  4	  	  3-B Name Selection1/1 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for NameSelection as specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook,as name selection rules are consistent with the articulated community-based purpose of the applied-forgTLD. The application received a maximum score of 1 point under criterion 3-B: Name Selection.
To fulfill the requirements for Name Selection, the registration policies for name selection for registrantsmust be consistent with the articulated community-based purpose of the applied-for gTLD. The applicationdemonstrates adherence to this requirement by specifying that eligible applicants will be entitled to registerany domain name that is not reserved or registered at the time of their registration submission. Furthermore,the registry has set aside a list of domain names that will be reserved for the major hotel industry brands andsub-brands. (Comprehensive details are provided in Section 20e of the applicant documentation). TheCommunity Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application satisfies the condition to fulfill therequirements for Name Selection.
3-C Content and Use1/1 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for Content andUse as specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook, asthe rules for content and use are consistent with the articulated community-based purpose of the applied-forTLD. The application received a maximum score of 1 point under criterion 3-C: Content and Use.
To fulfill the requirements for Content and Use, the registration policies must include rules for content anduse for registrants that are consistent with the articulated community-based purpose of the applied-forgTLD. The application demonstrates adherence to this requirement by specifying that each domain namemust display hotel community-related content relevant to the domain name, etc. (Comprehensive details areprovided in Section 20e of the applicant documentation). The Community Priority Evaluation paneldetermined that the application satisfies the condition to fulfill the requirements for Content and Use.
3-D Enforcement1/1 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for Enforcementas specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook, as theapplication provided specific enforcement measures as well as appropriate appeal mechanisms. Theapplication received a maximum score of 1 point under criterion 3-D: Enforcement.
Two conditions must be met to fulfill the requirements for Enforcement: the registration policies mustinclude specific enforcement measures constituting a coherent set, and there must be appropriate appealsmechanisms. The applicant outlined policies that include specific enforcement measures constituting acoherent set. The applicant’s registry will establish a process for questions and challenges that could arisefrom registrations and will conduct random checks on registered domains. There is also an appealsmechanism, whereby a registrant has the right to request a review of a decision to revoke its right to hold adomain name. (Comprehensive details are provided in Section 20e of the applicant documentation). TheCommunity Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application satisfies both conditions to fulfill therequirements for Enforcement.

Criterion #4: Community Endorsement4-A Support4/4 Point(s)2/2 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application fully met the criterion for SupportPage	
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	  specified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook, as theapplicant had documented support from the recognized community institution(s)/member organization(s).
The application received a maximum score of 2 points under criterion 4-A: Support.
To receive the maximum score for Support, the applicant is, or has documented support from, therecognized community institution(s)/member organization(s), or has otherwise documented authority torepresent the community. “Recognized” means the institution(s)/organization(s) that, through membershipor otherwise, are clearly recognized by the community members as representative of the community. Toreceive a partial score for Support, the applicant must have documented support from at least one group withrelevance. “Relevance” refers to the communities explicitly and implicitly addressed.
The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the applicant was not the recognized communityinstitution(s)/member organization(s). However, the applicant possesses documented support from therecognized community institution(s)/member organization(s), and this documentation contained adescription of the process and rationale used in arriving at the expression of support. These groupsconstitute the recognized institutions to represent the community, and represent a majority of the overallcommunity as defined by the applicant. The Community Priority Evaluation Panel determined that theapplicant fully satisfies the requirements for Support.
4-B Opposition2/2 Point(s)The Community Priority Evaluation panel determined that the application met the criterion for Oppositionspecified in section 4.2.3 (Community Priority Evaluation Criteria) of the Applicant Guidebook, as theapplication did not receive any relevant opposition. The application received the maximum score of 2 pointsunder criterion 4-B: Opposition.
To receive the maximum score for Opposition, the application must not have received any opposition ofrelevance. To receive a partial score for Opposition, the application must have received relevant oppositionfrom, at most, one group of non-negligible size. According to the Applicant Guidebook, “To be taken intoaccount as relevant opposition, such objections or comments must be of a reasoned nature. Sources ofopposition that are clearly spurious, unsubstantiated, made for a purpose incompatible with competitionobjectives, or filed for the purpose of obstruction will not be considered relevant”. “Relevance” and“relevant” refers to the communities explicitly and implicitly addressed.
The application received letters of opposition, which were determined not to be relevant, as they were eitherfrom groups of negligible size, or were from entities/communities that do not have an association with theapplied for string. The Community Priority Evaluation Panel determined that these letters therefore were notrelevant because they are not from the recognized community institutions/member organizations, nor werethey from communities/entities that have an association with the hotel community. In addition, some letterswere filed for the purpose of obstruction, and were therefore not considered relevant. The CommunityPriority Evaluation Panel determined that the applicant satisfies the requirements for Opposition.	  
Disclaimer: Please note that these Community Priority Evaluation results do not necessarily determine thefinal result of the application. In limited cases the results might be subject to change. These results do notconstitute a waiver or amendment of any provision of the Applicant Guidebook or the Registry Agreement.
For updated application status and complete details on the program, please refer to the Applicant Guidebookand the ICANN New gTLDs microsite at <newgtlds.icann.org>.

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